Menu
Log in

BCS

EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements: 

January 23, 24, Milam County - Members Only - Mentored Hog Hunt; Application Closed

February 17- Gyotaku Fish Printing Class

March 22, 2pm, Bryan, TX - Members Only - Taxidermy Demonstration with Dead Perfect Taxidermy 

April 17-19, Huntsville State Park - Piney Woods Escape

May 2- Gulf Coast Trust - Trash Free Gulf Cleanup


Watch for details for our 2026 Upcoming Events:

Bat Walk

Upcoming events

    • Tuesday, February 17, 2026
    • 6:00 PM
    • Bryan, TX
    Register

    Join BCS SOTW for a Gyotaku demonstration and hands-on class! Gyotaku is the traditional Japanese art of recording catches by making detailed prints of fish. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own Gyotaku fish prints using a variety of fish species. We’ll also explore fish identification and anatomy throughout the class.

    • Sunday, March 22, 2026
    • 2:00 PM
    Register

    Sierra Guidry with Dead Perfect Taxidermy will be demonstrating how to complete a shoulder mount. During the presentation, she will share the overview of the taxidermy process. Sierra will also discuss the skinning process for any animal wanting to be mounted, to help you feel more confident in preparing your animal for taxidermy. Drinks and snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Members are encouraged to invite a friend for $10/non-member invited. Members must register their guests.  

    • Friday, April 17, 2026
    • 6:00 PM
    • Sunday, April 19, 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • Huntsville State Park
    • 15
    Register

    BCS Member registration is open now!

    Statewide Membership registration opens February 16

    Registration opens to the public on March 2

    Piney Woods Escape and Schedule

    Please note that some details may be changed or added.

    Contact Matt Ward for additional questions, (979) 219-4804. 

    What to bring:

    Bring a tent though we will have limited room in the screen shelters for those who don’t have a tent or prefer to just sleep on a cot in there. Bring a camping chair, and hammock if you have one. Bring bedding. Bring personal eating utensils (plate, bowl, cup, and flatware). Bring clothing in layers and standard toiletries. Fortunately state parks have restrooms and hot water for showers just no hotel soaps). Lake Raven offers excellent mountain biking, hiking, and kayaking. Bring bikes, kayaks, and/or fishing tackle if you have it. We’ll try these as a group or you can go off on your own. This is Texas. We’ll make plans and then adapt if Mother Nature interferes.

    For those of you who are camping experts, come enjoy the park and hang out, for those of you not used to camping just let us know and we’ll be happy to give you pointers and ensure you enjoy a great time. Please contact Matt for a more detailed packing list if desired or tips on what gear to get.

    Please note that Texas State Parks have a “no alcohol rule” so we will not be providing adult drinks. 

    Friday (Late Afternoon/Evening)

    Come as soon as you like (dinner on your own, feel free to bring food in with you) and head straight for our camp sites (final sites to be announced after sign ups complete).

    We’ll help with tent set up if it is your first time and then we’ll just hang out around the campfire.

    Your hosts will probably turn in a little early to make sure breakfast is ready for the early risers.

    Saturday Morning

    We’ll serve breakfast for a good while to allow for a variety of wake up times. Coffee and breakfast tacos with some fruit.

    Nature Hike: We’ll take a nature hike for those who want to go. We’ll point out as many natural flora and fauna as we can and introduce you to the Piney Woods. We expect this hike to last a couple hours running from about 8:30-10:30am.

    Saturday Midday

    We’ll head back to our campsite to prepare the main meal of the day. Get ready for steak and salmon. You’re welcome to join us if you want to get some tips on camp cooking or please feel free to do anything you like until we have food ready around 12:00pm. After a good meal is an excellent time for being lazy.

    2:30p we’ll do our service project, details to follow.

    3:30p Fishing in Lake Raven from kayaks. Lake Raven offers above-average bass and sunfish fishing. If the afternoon is warm and sunny a scenic view of large reptiles and/or bald eagles if they are out. If you prefer to stay on shore there are fishing docks or the bank to enjoy. Kayaks are for rent from the park if you don’t have your own though some extras may be available from our group.

    Saturday Evening

    We’ll head back to the campsite to prepare a chili dinner and you are welcome to stay on the lake or join us for a demonstration of simpler camp cookery.

    After that, we’ll hang around the campfire and relax. S’Mores for those with a sweet tooth.

    Sunday Morning

    Pancakes and fruit. Oh and coffee!

    Pick up camp and then go on a bike ride.

    Check out by 11:00a from our campsites.

    Refund Policy

    A full refund can be issued if ticket is cancelled on or before March 30. Tickets are non-refundable after March 30. Tickets can be transferred to another BCS SOTW member.


Past events

Thursday, January 08, 2026 BCS SOTW Feral Hog Conservation Social
Tuesday, December 09, 2025 BCS SOTW | Novice Hog Hunt with Mentor - Application
Thursday, December 04, 2025 BCS SOTW | Holiday Party
Thursday, November 13, 2025 BCS SOTW | Conservation Social with Texas Brigades
Saturday, October 11, 2025 BCS SOTW | BTHO Florida Tailgate
Saturday, September 20, 2025 BCS SOTW | A Day at the Range
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 BCS SOTW | Aquatics After Hours
Wednesday, August 06, 2025 BCS SOTW | Family Movie Night
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Happy Hour and Trivia Night
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 BCS Happy Hour
Saturday, May 03, 2025 Trash Free Gulf Clean Up
Saturday, April 12, 2025 BCS SOTW Booth at Lick Creek Park Nature Center BioBlitz
Friday, April 04, 2025 BCS SOTW Piney Woods Escape
Saturday, March 29, 2025 BCS SOTW Booth at Lick Creek Park Nature Center Monarch March
Thursday, March 27, 2025 Native Floral Design Class
Friday, February 28, 2025 BCS SOTW Booth at Lick Creek Park Nature Center Star Party
Thursday, February 06, 2025 Call of the Wild Happy Hour
Thursday, December 05, 2024 BCS SOTW Christmas Party
Sunday, October 20, 2024 BCS Wild Game Sausage Making




Stewards of the Wild, Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation’s conservation leadership program, equips emerging leaders aged 21 to 45 with opportunities to actively participate in the stewardship of Texas’ wild things and wild places by providing education, networking, and outdoor experiences.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. 

Since 1991, Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation has raised and invested more than $250 million to advance Texas’ proud outdoor traditions and conserve our state’s lands, waters, and wildlife. Our vision is for all Texans to have access to the wild things and wild places in our state, both now and for generations to come.




Get in touch with us!

6220 Gaston Ave. #700 | Dallas, TX 75214

kcharles@tpwf.org

214-720-1478

Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software